Bella the Frenchie Learning the Game of Search
Bella the French Bulldog
Trina R Eddy
a journey as a dog trainer
Teach the Family Dog to Find the Kids…..Why?
Why not? How many parents out there have been in a panicked search for a child? The knotted stomach and racing thoughts torment you until you find them playing silently in a closet, hiding away in a shed or sleeping under a bed. One of my favorite search game success stories is a mix breed …
A Word About Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease: AKA Kennel Cough
You take your energetic two-year old to the park to play and several days later you hear a subtle cough, throat clearing sound or the unmistakable dry, hacking cough, which is often more noticeable at night and in the mornings. You are perplexed because your dog is fully vaccinated, so assume it cannot be “Kennel …
Glacier the Search Dog: Appealing Work, Dreadful Play
Glacier came to me from a client who couldn’t handle his energy and drive. She begged me to take him to try in Search and Rescue. I honestly didn’t want to live with his craziness, but agreed to try him out for a couple weeks. He loved the search game and I fell in love …
D.A.D. Training for Dogs: Problem Solving a Scent Discrimination Challenge
Scooter is a 1 1/2 year Labradoodle who’s been attending day training 3-4 days per week for several months. He is a happy, well-socialized, willing boy who gets a lot of attention, love and spoiling. He loves to play with the other dogs and has a knack at getting them to engage. Scooter has an …
Developing Skills as a Dog Trainer
People with interest in developing skills as a dog trainer often struggle to find an avenue to gain experience and knowledge. I offer a course teaching a variety of methods and opportunities for hands on application. Day 1 always begins with a viewing of National Geographics White Wolf video, described as the most intimate film …
The Truth About Spaying and Neutering
From an old school dog trainers perspective, I’ve always been on board with early spaying and neutering; not only because of overpopulation, but also to reduce the hormonal effect on behavior. In the past few years, it’s being recommended more and more to wait longer before spaying and neutering. As the vets are recommending waiting …